Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homewood, AL
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This short 6.6-mile drive from Homewood, AL to Hoover, AL takes approximately 13 minutes and is perfectly suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-65, Oxmoor Road, and Roseland Drive, with about 57% of the journey on highways. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is a breeze and won't require an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Southeast region. This is a straightforward hop rather than an epic adventure, ideal for quick local travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Oxmoor Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roseland Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Palisades Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood, AL and Hoover, AL.
Start on Roseland Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Roseland Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
Turn left onto College Avenue
Turn left onto Oxmoor Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Palisades Boulevard
Continue on Oxmoor Road
Take the ramp
Turn left
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 31
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto Roseland Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$1.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Homewood on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed drive on this short hop, with a significant portion, 57%, on highways like I-65. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on I-65, offering a period of consistent speed. Outside of the interstate segments, you'll transition to local roads like Oxmoor Road and Roseland Drive, introducing more varied driving conditions. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a blend of quicker highway travel and more localized, potentially slower, sections as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Roseland Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Roseland Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Homewood is located in Metropolitan Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham famous as the home of Samford University.
Founded 1850
Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile, 13-minute drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll spend minimal time on the road and barely notice the $1 fuel cost.
Family Friendly
At just 13 minutes and 6.6 miles, this route is incredibly short and manageable for families with young kids. The moderate 5/10 complexity means you won't be stressed navigating.
Solo Traveler
This is a comfortable solo drive at only 6.6 miles and 13 minutes. You'll get there and back quickly with minimal fuss and a $1 fuel expense.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
With a 5/10 complexity rating and a mere 13-minute travel time, this 6.6-mile route is ideal for first-time drivers. It's mostly highway driving, making navigation straightforward and the duration very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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